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!!!!!YABR HAS A LITTLE SISTER!!!!!

2009-02-20T12:28:00.004-05:00

Her name is Yab! All of the books featured on Yabr.blogspot.com will be posted on Yab; along with each book posted there are comments/thoughts/questions about the books so BEWARE OF GIVEAWAYS! Yab is in fact like an online book club but blogger.com style so come here to suggest books, talk about them, or just leave a neat-o comment. Yab can't wait to hear from you :)

Suggestions + Comments + Book Talk = Yabryab.blogspot.com

Sweet Valley High by: Francine Pascal

2009-02-16T20:28:00.004-05:00

This mini series is...well sweet. And sour I must add. Twins and a little rivalry always seems to be inevitable even to the best of them. This is definitley a double fact for twins Jessica and Elizabeth; simply two sisters in a struggle to get through high school. Oh and did I mention Jessica believes she is the invincible teenager, she is the most popular girl in school, always steals Elizabeth's clothes, came close to being a street racer, is secretly keeping her sister's crush from her, all while looking gorgeous. It's typical but cute with a modern twist. If this book were candy I would swear it tasted like Sour Patch Kids.

Something Wicked by: Alan Gratz

2009-01-17T15:16:00.002-05:00

As the sequel to 'Something Rotten', this one definitley delivers. Horatio explores the Scottish 'Highland Games' and again seems to sniff out something not rotten but wicked. Along comes a scottish girl of Horatio's age who keeps him on his toes all while refusing to wear a kilt. Read and shoot me your thoughts in an email about the end results:) Don't spoil for anyone with comments please!

Something Rotten by: Alan Gratz

2009-01-17T15:04:00.005-05:00

What a great book! I have been out of school because it's

been too cold out but I would have stayed up all night to finish it anyway!

I have never read Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' but I am sure this version is way better. It takes place in Denmark, Tennesse; a town that sure does stink of murder, pollution, and rotten love. The book gives you a taste of every genre if you are not sure what type of book you want to read. Mystery, comedy, romance, thriller, a bit of everything. Personally, I think they should make a movie out of if it. I actually laughed in my head in some parts (LOL). If it weren't for page numbers I would never of guessed when (or how) it was going to end. Keeps you hooked and won't let you down. Good thing there is a sequal which is coming up next on YABR.blogsot.com. Can't wait!

Devilish by: Maureen Johnson

2009-01-14T16:20:00.003-05:00

It took a long time but I am back to posting--school has just been crazy.

Well Devilish sure is imaginative and sassy. In some scenes I felt like I was back in middle school reading a young young young adult book. This book was fun, bubbly, cute, sweet, sour, and........creative. "Satin" or the "devil", comes alive as a flawless teenager who "frosts up" Ally and Jane's lives completley. After reading Devilish your senior year of high school will probably seem like a piece of cake compared to the trouble Jane has gotten herself into. Read and you will see what I mean ; )

13 Reasons Why by: Jay Asher

2008-11-28T22:42:00.002-05:00

First off, this is an extremely emotional story, and is hard to believe that it is Jay Asher's first book it is so well written. At first the names and stories brought up will confuse you, at least it did for me, but by the end everything pieces together. One of the main characters, Clay, is on an emotional journey to discover why he is on a list of thirteen people, or reasons, why his crush (Hannah) killed herself. After finishing this book, it stuck with me and I think it always will. While discovering Hannah's last days of life, keep an open mind that Clay may have recieved much more than a box full of tapes, but a life altering lesson. If you read this, and I hope you do, let me know what you thought and what you may have gotten out of it. It's definitley one to recommend.

Lock and Key by: Sarah Dessen

2008-11-22T14:27:00.002-05:00

Okay so, Sarah Dessen is pretty much the best young adult author on earth. Yet another unforgettable inspiring story of a young girl trying to find, well, the lock to her key. As Ruby reunites with her long-lost sister, she has to learn that it is okay to have a past. Let's just say a past that will always be a part of her but now it is her choice. Ruby learns to grasp the reigns of her life as well as ironically helping others. The fun, witty, and sarcastic characters add the perfect essence of humor to this coming of age story.

The Landing by: John Ibbitson

2008-10-07T16:55:00.005-06:00

genre: fiction

I have never heard of this author [John Ibbitson] before, but the day I picked up this book I was feeling hopeful. Little did I know the word hope distinguishes this novel.
An inspiring story of a fifteen year old boy living in a run down, empty town caused by the Great Deppresion. The most excitement for him in months has been a wealthy widowed cottager moving to the island across the lake. She hires the boy to fix up her cottage and do her errons. Soon the women and boys relationship takes a turn: she learns that he plays the violin. Could his self taught talent renew his life long hope, or leave him in the one place he knows?
This story will in a way suprisingly leave you satisfied or maybe even a sense of hope.

Frozen Fire by: Tim Bowler

2008-10-05T10:52:00.012-06:00

Genre: Supernatural-fiction

Tired of the same old plot in every book you pick up? The same old "introduction--rising action--climax--falling action--resolution"? If you are, that's a good thing because here is a treat for you. Frozen Fire= climax--climax--climax--climax--climax.

The first page will literally have your eyes glued to the book. The sense of not having a clue what will happen next is what makes Tim Bowler's writing so rich. The setting takes place in England, making the accent-enriched dialogue even more dashing. Although the ending is not specifically clear, it leaves a lingering thought in your mind. Frozen Fire will not let any reader down.

Praise for Frozen Fire-

"An engrossing, tantalizing psychological and supernatural thriller...Read it alone, at night."-Mal Peet, guest reviewer, Guardian

Fortunes of Indigo Skye by: Deb Caletti

2008-10-04T16:17:00.005-06:00

Genre: fiction

This book is about finding yourself. While reading it I found that not only was Indigo Skye (the main character) learning important life lessons, but so was I. Hidden between the pages are metaphors which I love. They just make ya feel smart when you catch on to them, right?
There are many factors in Indigo's life that I am sure you can relate to and some you may envy (I do). An example of this is her waitressing job at Caerra's Diner. A group of regular "diner goers" comes in everyday and it is an "everyone knows each other" atmosphere. I have always found this idea heart warming and it is captured perfectly in this book.
For the ladies out there: her refrigerator delivering boyfriend -Trevor- is also captured perfectly ;)

Warning: some fowl language